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【 Thank you for choosing the Golden Peacock, 5-star resort and casino. You are currently registered as a WILDCARD in our system.

We are pleased to announce that several films have begun production in the resort! All guests are encouraged to participate as actors and crew during this time. Two highly anticipated blockbusters are part of the filming block and will have an opening night premiere at the newly renovated Hatchbox Theater.

We would also like to extend a gentle warning to all actors. New tabloids and journalists have snuck into the Peacock alongside production, so please be cautious of aggressive reporters. We would hate to see our beloved guests embroiled in public scandal.

Please look forward to your debut on the silver screen and all of the new artistic content soon available for your viewing pleasure! 】

HONEYWAGONS

A STAR'S WELCOME

WELCOME TO THE LOT

► All of these new stars are being welcomed to the Peacock in style. The Nest, the resort's premier massive shopping complex, is now lined with dozens upon dozens of trailers, each with a glittering gold star on the door. While unassuming on the outside, the inside of these honeywagons are pockets of luxury in tiny square footage. The catch? Why, characters are stuffed up to 4 in a trailer, of course. We're sure you'll figure something out.

► Characters still wake up naked save for a robe, as is standard for the Golden Peacock. This round’s robes are a mixed bag of gaudy glitz and old money velvet, reflecting the dual faces of Hollywood. Whether you're sporting some classic luxury with a pipe or draped in cheetah faux fur, these robes are skimpy, potentially giving a raunchy photoshoot to those pesky paparazzi!

► Existing characters are welcome to take up residence in any empty slots in these honeywagons. Just because you're not the newest ingenue on the block doesn't mean you're forgotten. Besides, we need you experienced actors close to set for quick costume changes and touch-ups. No need to ask to be moved! It’s all taken care of already.

HIRED HENS

► Several security guards have been newly hired to protect the actors from paparazzi and potential threats. These burly cocos and hens all have three things in common: tight black suits, rippling muscles, and owl heads. These heads aren't just for show; this elite group of guards can swivel their heads 360 degrees to provide the utmost level of surveillance.

► Unfortunately for actors, these owls are both nocturnal and way too into their jobs. They particularly like doing rounds during night hours and staring into the windows of the honeywagons to watch the actors sleep. Some owls will creep into the trailers to watch over their charges by sitting at their bedsides. An owl may be there, staring, where you least expect it. However, their diligence may not necessarily be a bad thing!

► Alongside owl security, actors may find themselves bombarded by paparazzi. These photo-hungry tabloid journalists are all after shots that will fetch a high price, willing to do anything for a scoop. The majority of these new paparazzi, in contrast to owl security, have hummingbird heads. They're just as quick too, zooming in and out of both backstage and the sets in search of a scandal.

► Be careful, because hummingbirds aren't the only paparazzi. That's right — guests, new or existing, may find themselves scouted to play ball with the tabloids. They may not be as obvious as those aggressive hummingbird reporters; some may even be working undercover in search of a scandal to sell to the highest bidder. All actors are at risk of embarrassing or defamatory photos being published in resort magazines or posted to the bulletin boards.

ACTOR RESUME

WELLA WARBLER

Height: 4 inches
Weight: 5 oz
Age: 3 years (24 in bird years!)
Eye color: black
Hair color: yellow

TYPECAST & SUITABLE ROLES

• animal sidekick
• emotional guide
• damsel in distress

KINKS & FETISHES

• berry licking
• mating dances
• hardcore bdsm

SPECIAL SKILLS

• singing
• flying fast
• speed sudoku

ROLE REGISTER

► What better way to get to know your colleagues than to check out their resume? All guests will have access to the actor registry, which provides an overview of actors and basic information about them.

► The registry, with the help of the Golden Peacock's AI, can also flag complementary resumes. An actor that may have good chemistry, match the requirements for a particular scene, or has unique experience relevant to an upcoming job may reappear at the top of the search several times.

► Actors can communicate through the registry. There is a general messaging board where everyone can see what is posted and personal inboxes for private correspondence with an actor. Actors are encouraged to collaberate because many of the scenes in the available movie projects involve intimacy.

COPYABLE CODE

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COSTUME DEPARTMENT

GET INTO CHARACTER

PICK OUT YOUR DUDS

► The trendy clothing boutiques of The Nest have been transformed. The walls between these small stores have vanished to create a vast costume warehouse divided by department, seemingly overnight. Actors may freely browse the racks to select suitable costumes for the roles they've been cast. The directors aren't picky about how their actors dress as long as it suits the part, allowing guests creative freedom as part of the process.

► Actors that choose costumes that are extremely unsuitable for their roles will be forced to change into something chosen by costuming staff. These mandated costumes will be on theme but will always be slutty, sexy, and enhance an actor's unique "assets". An actor blessed with a bountiful bosom may find themselves wearing a tight little lace bra while an actor with a thick ass may end up in assless chaps. It's all about giving the people what they want, you know?

► All articles in the warehouse run the risk of being possessed. There are no clear-cut signs as to which pieces are cursed and which are not before putting something on. Possessed costumes come in two flavors: Type A and Type B.

Type A possessions are straightforward. The actor wearing a Type A costume cannot remove it alone — they will find that no matter how many times they grab a button or tug on that zipper tab, nothing will unfasten. Someone else must remove the costume for them. Good thing there are a bunch of changing rooms just big enough to fit two people inside around, huh?

Type B possessions are unique. The actor wearing the costume will begin to feel influenced by it. They may feel inspired or compelled to act out the role it embodies. This possession will not be satisfied until some level of resonance between actor and role is achieved. While the possession isn't satisfied the costume cannot be removed. But hey, you're an actor headed to set, so surely this is only gravy for your performance!

DOLLED UP

► Done getting into costume? Head over to hair and makeup! After all, clothes are only half the battle. Whether you need to get glammed up or slapped into some monster makeup, the makeup artists are here to help. Mostly. Actually, they're super understaffed, and there aren't enough makeup artists to meet demand. Though they hate to ask, could you guys potentially help each other get ready?

► Actors confident in their makeup and hair styling skills (or just confident) will be allowed to use any tools to help get their fellow actors ready. However, any actors kind enough to jump in and assist will be warned that many of these products are made at home in the Golden Peacock. If not used with discretion, they can potentially make the actor being worked on ... extremely horny! Like a game of Russian roulette, one in five of all beauty products are created with aphrodisiacs. Ironically, this isn't even for the sake of getting guests into the Game 52 spirit — their supplies are just like that.

► Fill-in artists shouldn't fret too much. The majority of those products only have aphrodisiacs in minuscule amounts. When applied carefully they typically cause minor arousal or sensitivity. Artists that spray and paint with reckless abandon, however, may find a new problem on their hands!

GRAB A GIG

FIND YOUR BIG BREAK

GETTING TO SET

► The Golden Peacock is buzzing with excitement for two big blockbusters that are currently in production: LORD OF THE WINGS and STAR WARBLERS. Both of these films come from movie franchises that are adored resort-wide for their iconic blend of story, romance, porn, and action.

► Directors will be filming dozens of scenes with different actors in lead and supporting roles. Actors are given creative freedom on how to approach their roles, with barebones scripts that offer a general idea of where the scene should go and some spicy lines here and there. One actor’s take on a role may be different than another’s.

For example, three different actors portraying the Dragon Lord in Lord of the Wings may take their portrayals three different ways. A lonely Dragon Lord, a villainous Dragon Lord, and a misunderstood Dragon Lord are all fair game. Supporting characters such as the elves and faeries the warriors meet during their travels are completely free game within the bounds of “elf” and “fairy” in classic movie tropes.

► Two new floors have appeared in the ever-changing Peacock, each dedicated to one of the films, due to their massive and comprehensive sets. Guests will discover two new buttons on every elevator’s operating panel. Actors and fans are invited to enjoy these sets even when the camera isn’t rolling — this blend of high-tech VR and real world elements comes at a very high budget, so guests are encouraged get their fill while they’re available!

INDIE HITS

► In addition to the two massive blockbusters, several spin-off series and porn shorts currently casting and underway. The directors of these major motion pictures have kindly permitted the filming of smaller projects using these unique movie sets when they aren’t already in use. Smalltime directors and film enthusiasts are eagerly pitching their porn scripts in hopes that they’ll get made!

► Several smaller sets can be found around the Peacock for these homegrown productions. While some scripts utilize locations that can already be found in the Peacock, other long-standing guests have pooled their money together to establish a handful of sets not already available in the resort. These sets are open for use at any time.

► Unlike the large production crews of Lord of the Wings and Star Warblers, these smaller porn projects do not have a big budget for staff. Some projects utilize AI and drones to film, so actors that are shy about getting down and dirty around a physical cameraman need not worry! Both the producers and the Golden Peacock staff want their stars to be as comfortable as possible to fully enjoy the experience.

SPIN THE WHEEL

► It wouldn’t be the Golden Peacock if there weren’t some kind of game-like twist! While actors are encouraged to go out for any roles or films they find interesting, those looking to win large and extra-large chip payments can spin the fetish wheel to up the ante. Actors that spin the fetish wheel must incorporate what the ticker lands on into their next role.

► Can’t manage to work it into your scene? Those that fail their fetish task will find a huge chip deduction from their bank account and a punishment waiting for them. Any actors that fail the game must dress up in sexy costumes and go around the Golden Peacock handing out fliers for the premiere of Lord of the Wings and Star Warblers, with strict instructions to dance sexily for anyone that accepts a flier. Hey, the directors have spent tons of money on these movies, they’ll take free advertising however they can get it.

► SPIN THE WHEEL HERE!

LORD OF THE WINGS

AN EPIC (AND SEXY) JOURNEY

【 Once upon a time, in a magical land far, far away...

The Lord of the Wings, a massive dragon with no equal, demanded a bride tribute from all of the kingdoms across the continent. Every month each province was required to send their most beautiful men and women to become the dragon's next bride(s). Ever greedy, the dragon was not satisfied with having one bride. Not with twelve brides, nor two hundred brides. The dragon always demanded more. The number of hot people around to bang dwindled. Things were looking grim.

Soon, a group of brave warriors gathered to travel the lands and slay this dragon. They enjoyed adventures of fucking their way through sirens, fucking their way though the faeries, and fucking their way through the mage school and beastmen tribes. They reached the dragon's crystal lair where the dragon, who took beautiful humanoid form, approached them.

The dragon promised that if any warrior could satisfy them sexually, they would return all of the brides to their homes. Each warrior took a turn trying to satisfy the dragon — but only with their efforts combined in one massive orgy was the dragon finally satisfied.

All of the brides were released and the warriors moved into the crystal lair to live a loving polyamorous relationship with the dragon. All was well. The end. 】

A FANTASTICAL SET

► Guests taking the elevator to the new floor labeled 'LORD OF THE WINGS SET' will are greeted with a cool, damp breeze as soon as the doors open. Unlike any other area of the resort, this set evokes a very real sensation of stepping out onto the earth to embrace snowcapped mountains, lush forests, and wide-open sky. The size of this set is massive with different climates depending upon where filming is happening. Towns, villages, and tribes can also be found.

► The set is teeming with background actors that have been instructed to stay in character at all times. Actors may encounter both friend and foe while exploring the set, regardless of whether or not the cameras are rolling. Lord of the Wings features a wide range of character types ranging from humans and elves to monsters and beasts.

► Key locations in The Lord of the Wings are: human villages; siren's cove; fairy's forest; Beastmen wilds; Elven mountains; and the dragon's crystal lair. But these are not the only locations in the set! Actors will find a fantastical range of areas to explore and enjoy.

MAGICAL DANGERS

When it comes to movie magic, the Golden Peacock is more magic than movie! While sets are generally safe and violence is simulated, there are elements of the film that can affect actors for real. If guests aren't careful, they may really find themselves in a sticky situation and need a clever Hollywood way to get out of it. Or maybe they'll need to live out a classic trope for real.

► LIEBERRIES: Found in the Elven mountains. Delicious but cursed: you can only lie for 20 minutes after consumption. Beware misunderstandings!

► SNUGGLEBLOSSOMS: Found in the Fairy forest. These charming blossoms produce an immense amount of pollen. Breathing in snuggleblossom pollen is lethal. The only cure is to fuck within two hours of inhaling.

► THERAPANGO: Found in the Siren's cove. Anyone eating it will spill their emotional baggage to the nearest object (tree, statue, enemy soldier). It's cathartic, if not dignified.

► RAINBOW CRYSTALS: Found in the dragon's crystal lair. Contact with a rainbow crystal will increase endurance but delay/deny orgasms. No wonder the dragon was so hard up!

STAR WARBLERS

A THRILLING (AND SEXY) SPACE OPERA

【 Once upon a time, in a galaxy, far away...

The Palm Warblers and the Pine Warblers, two different legions of the massive Warbler fleet, began to battle. Whenever their ships would meet in space they would fight with the winner taking prisoners of war. After one such battle, a captured Captain of the Palm Warbler legion held in prison met a Lieutenant of the Pine Warbler tribe. After some rivalry, the two fell deeply in love.

They had a ton of kinky prison sex. However, the two were not satisfied with fucking between prison bars. They wanted to properly marry. But how could they with their two legions at war?

They each gathered friends and more sex was had between all. More matches between the Palms and the Pines happened, leading to even more kinky space sex. Bolstered by friendship and newfound fetishes, they gripped their laser guns and seized the science lab where some important keystone gemstone was being examined and researched by space scientists. This stone was very important for the future breeding of the Warbler race.

By holding the lab hostage, the ship's Commander put down their weapons and handed over the keys. The Palm Captain and the Pine Lieutenant held hands as they steered the ship off to find a new planet where they could live in peace together. The war between the two tribes ended because of good sex. All was well. The end. 】

A TASTE OF OUTER SPACE

► Guests taking the elevator to the new floor labeled 'STAR WARBLERS' will greeted with the ethereal hue of stars and planets outside of crystal-clear windows. While the set of Star Warblers is smaller than Lord of the Wings, it's far more detailed, completely imitating a starship traveling through the vastness of space. All of the elements of the spaceship are dripping in high-tech science fiction.

► The set includes background actors that have been instructed to stay in character at all times. Actors may encounter both friend and foe while exploring the set, regardless of whether or not the cameras are rolling. The background actors of Star Warblers are primarily Warbler Troops wearing helmets, highly ranked Warblers in sharp military uniforms, and white-coat clad scientists.

► Key locations in Star Warblers are: the prison hold, the ship's bridge, the command deck, and the ship's research laboratory. But these are not the only locations in the set! Actors will find a range of futuristic areas to explore on the ship.

ALIEN THREATS

Why keep the science fiction fictional when the Peacock can provide the real thing? While sets are generally safe and violence is simulated, there are elements of the film that can affect actors for real. If guests aren't careful, they may really find themselves in a sticky situation and need a clever Hollywood way to get out of it. Or maybe they'll need to live out a classic trope for real.

► 'TORTURE' BOTS: Found in the prison hold. Robots programmed to 'torture' prisoners into revealing information. These bots are equipped with dildos, vibrators, pussy pocket hands, lube jets, feather ticklers, etc. These bots can be controlled by the wardens for more intimate 'torture' sessions.

► SPACE RATS: Found in various locations. Small, neon rats that run around the hallways and in cargo areas of the ship. If bitten by a space rat, their bite will continue to swell until the bitten person has sex.

► GREEN GOOP: Found in the research labs. In syringes and in massive bubbling pods. When not watched, the goop will move on its own and try to absorb anyone around into it.

► GEMSTONE EGG: Found in the research lab. The gemstone egg that the scientists are evaluating, important for the future of the Warbler race. Any physical contact with the gemstone egg will inspire the sudden urge to mate and breed.

SHORT FILMS

THE GOLDEN PEACOCK SUPPORTS THE ARTS

【 Ladies and Gentlemen!

Peacock Productions is pleased to announce the following short erotic films. Actors interested in participating in filming are welcome to arrive on set to shoot at any time. Various accommodations are available depending upon actor comfort.

FILMS
• ALIENS PROBED ME!
• ARRANGED MARRIAGE WEDDING NIGHT
• BIG TIDDY NUN NEEDS PUNISHING
• BIRD IN THE BUSH
• EXORCIST KIDNAPPED BY DEMON LOVER
• FELINE ATTRACTION
• GUARD TOPS MASTER IN BED
• HORNY NERD CREAMPIE
• HOT FOR TEACHER
• INCUBUS SEDUCES SLUTTY PRIEST

FILMS
• JEALOUS SPOUSE DISCIPLINES LOVER
• LONELY TENTACLES WANT LOVE
• MAGES GONE WILD
• PIZZA DELIVERY BOY IS HOT
• PLANTS HUNGER FOR SEX
• SAMURAI PLEDGES AND SERVES
• THEY WERE BOTH BOTTOMS
• TOP ON TOP ACTION
• VAMPIRE’S AROUSING BITE
• VIRGIN’S FIRST TIME
• WHOLESOME COUPLE MAKING LOVE
• WOLFMAN TAKES A MATE

… and many, many, many more! We look forward to working with you. 】

BOX OFFICE BOOM

► "And many, many, many more!" is no exaggeration. Smalltime directors and long-standing guests are producing dozens of pornos and these pornos are in need of actors. The above is not the extent of possibility. Players are encouraged to make up any kind of porno scene they want! Characters may take advantage of open sets to make videos or take photoshoots for their personal use, general public release not required.

► These pornos typically lack story and focus more on fetish and kink. The plots are loose, the lines are ad-libbed, and if there are any crew around it's one guy in a hoodie eating a donut. However, the cameras available for rent are just as high quality as the ones used on Lord of the Wings and Star Warblers. If that's not your style, all Watches have the capability to connect via bluetooth to film through standing cameras.

► Actors that participate in filming will receive a large payout per role. The more jobs you take, the more money you'll make! Alternatively, actors that don't fill any roles may find their bank accounts suddenly plunged deep into the red, no matter how rich they may have been before.

EXTRA SETS

Current Peacock locations and all of the Lord of the Wings and Star Warblers sets may be used for pornos. However, the world of kink is vast and variety is the spice of life. Several smaller open sets not usually available have appeared around the resort for actor use.

► CASTLE(S): Sets featuring the aesthetics of historical castles. Numerous versions are available, each influenced by a different culture (eg, English; French; Italian, Spanish; Russian; Chinese; Japanese; Korean; etc).

► CHURCH: A church stylized after Catholic/Christian aesthetics. Includes a confessional, pews, altar, and worship room.

► MANSION: A luxurious mansion designed to evoke high-class old money. Includes a servants' quarters for clandestine cross-class affairs.

► BEACH: An enclosed set with powdery sand and an artificial ocean. Includes grottos, a lifeguard station, and a large rubber shark.

► OFFICE: A plain work office lacking any particular unique qualities. Includes cubicles, copy machine, manager's office, and conference rooms. Smells like soul-sucking capitalism.

PREMIERE

YOUR BIG DEBUT

WALK THE RED CARPET

► We’re rolling out the red carpet! Lord of the Wings and Star Warblers open the same night. All actors that participated in any film, be it one of the blockbusters or a smaller project, are invited to dress to the nines and blow kisses to their adoring fans while strutting their stuff. Actors will have the chance to take fabulous glam photoshoots and share their thoughts about filming with reporters. Be careful, anything that happens on the red carpet can become tomorrow’s hot new gossip. Some of those pesky hummingbird journalists are so eager for a scandal that they’ll make something happen, sneakily!

► The Golden Peacock has upgraded its formerly dinky little theater into a grand multiplex for the occasion, so actors and audience can enjoy these films in delicious IMAX. The multiplex is lush in red velvet and fabulous “bed” seats — each seat is designed to couple two guests together. You won’t be lonely during the screening since cuddling up with someone else is mandatory to enjoy the movie(s).

► All premiere attendees will be gifted expensive swag bags upon entrance to the theater. Inside each bag guests will find a bottle of champagne, chocolate truffles, gourmet popcorn, trendy sodas, gummy candies … and one random sex toy. No harm in spicing up a special premiere, right?

The note included with the sex toy explains: 【 Get your seat partner off with this toy before the film ends for a special prize! 】 What’s the prize? Those that get their seat-partner off during the film will be given a Golden Globe. This exclusive gold statue comes in two styles: penis with balls or vagina with breasts. Congratulations!

OOC NOTES

INVITES | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS

▶ BLANKET CW: cameras; compulsion; costumes; dubcon; nudes; pornography; roleplaying; recording; sex tropes; stalking; video

▶ All characters on the TDM are WILDCARDS, which means they have not yet been assigned a card value. Suits will not manifest until characters are accepted into the game.

▶ All TDMs are game canon. This TDM acts as the game's May event. Since April's event was a bit serious, we're leaning in the opposite direction and going full camp for this meme.

▶ Current characters may top level on the TDM. Any current characters posting to the TDM should note they are current in their subject header.

▶ The top level directory is for new characters only. We want to make sure new characters are prioritized and receive attention!

▶ If you aren't satisfied with these prompts, please feel free to check out our LOCATIONS to explore more of the resort!

▶ Smut threads that take place on this TDM can be used for rewards. If both parties in the smut thread join the game, you may retroactively apply the character's initial card values to your 52 bank. If one character does not join the game the thread will not be applicable toward rewards (as that character would not have a card value). The character that does join would still receive a small payout for the encounter. Hopefully it was a fun thread regardless!

▶ We ask you to kindly add content warnings to your threads as appropriate.

▶ If you do not currently have permissions and kinks listed in your character’s journal we suggest leaving a note in your top level of any limits or boundaries for other players to reference.

NAVIGATION • LOG • NETWORK • OOC • MEME

Comments

ii!

[snakelace]

Fuuta—?

[ He’s yanked into the wardrobe with a (thankfully) soft noise of surprise, as Fuuta manages to manhandle one of the few people in the resort with a worse constitution than his.

But at least Baizhu’s smart enough to catch on and hunker down with, even reaching up to draw the hanging costumes above them shut to curtain them off. ]

Who are you hiding from?

3! gimme all the bug shit

[snakelace]

[ Baizhu stares at the insect parts with utter fascination. These props are certainly quite realistic! But he’s quick to turn his attention back to Gregor with a pleasant smile and a chuckle at that quip. ]

Oh, I much prefer them on my bed, really.

[ He’s kidding. Probably. But with little recourse but to play along with these movie-making shenanigans, he doesn’t hesitate to kick off his shoes and climb on top of the bed. Unlike Gregor, his costume isn’t quite so gaudy—mere gray and black hanfu to offset his bright green hair. The ensemble is giving Ghost of Christmas Kung Fu, really.

But at least they’re relatively easy to take off for the nude scenes. ]

May I take that candle?

[ He doesn’t want this poor man to catch fire, after all, even if it makes for a very dramatic prop for…fuck if he knows, honestly. Baizhu isn’t good at this movie business to begin with. ]

[softstoneheart]

The drunk ones are just lazy workers.

The so-called fanclub have attacked people I actually wanna get to know better, thinking I'd be happy about it.

And the residents here... it's not like they know "me," they value my rank, right? If I were a 2, they wouldn't care at all, so it doesn't really mean anything.

[softstoneheart]

I'm starting to think every office's got one.

Royalties... now you're talking. I doubt it, but maybe that's something we should be negotiating.

[softstoneheart]

[ Without missing a beat, she answers: ]

A production role off-camera. Ideally negotiating contracts for the performers. Everyone here should be paid fairly for their hard work.

[icequeenly]

It is.

[ No question about that. Although now she has to actually consider what "saving him" actually entails in this instance... She hadn't spotted him being particularly friendly with anyone else they'd been in this particular scene with so... ]

And in the absence of your own Kirijo Mitsuru I will consider it my duty to take her place in such circumstances. [ You know, circumstances where he really might die if he doesn't have sex with anyone. She speaks as though she is absolutely taking this seriously, as with most things and why shouldn't she? He's in serious danger here. And if there's nobody else to help him, well-

She pauses. ]

Whatever that entails. [ oh god. ]

[maladie]

[Well. He certainly walked right into that one. Vanitas was betting on Oushi growing more flustered with his antics, not have it turned around on him like that. He could count on one hand the amount of people he's been naked and alone with since getting here, and before that the number was closer to 0 than 1.

But he puts on a mask of indifference, trying not to react and just watching the other boy cautiously. He has no choice but to reassess the situation. Still, as long as he kept going with the undressing part, maybe the conversation would serve the purpose of passing that time. Vanitas inhales too suddenly when Oushi's fingers find that the buttons are nice but also very much functional.]

Sometimes when vampires bite humans that they really like, they'll leave marks on them like this. [Maybe that was too simple of an explanation, but the whole story is one he's resistant to go into under these circumstances.] Sometimes they don't have control over it, and other times it's intentional.

[Vanitas wraps his hands around Oushi's wrists, not pushing them away, but not letting go either. He can't decide.] Wait.. [He doesn't think he has underwear on underneath, and the pants aren't tight but they fit very snug. When he looks up at Oushi again his face is red and his blue eyes are glaring at him.]

Are you going to look?

[survivaltricks]

[. . . heh. the way Minato's gaze bashfully flickers away is. . . charming. Akira feels a swell of heat bubble to life in his stomach as he watches, satisfaction lacing every corner of his smile, which now edges on precipice of a self-satisfied smirk. smug asshole!1]

[a hum vibrates across the skin of Minato's lower thigh, before Akira draws his lips further up, scattering a few more warm, lingering-yet-gentle, kisses in his wake. the hand at the back of Minato's knee glides downward, now tracing the curves of Minato's calves, his touch just as reverent as Minato supposes. he is taking his time! drawing things out!! lingering on the before instead of swiftly charging towards the after. it's a sharp juxtaposition to how heated and frantic their last encounter had been]

I don't say things unless I mean them. Mmm. . . I think you know me well enough by now to understand that.

[one last kiss is pressed against Minato's upper thigh, right on the edge of indecency. . . before Akira finally draws back, shifting his attention to the other leg, still clad in a thigh-high sock as it is]

[. . .]

[and a lacy garter. Akira inhales a sharp breath, letting it out as a small laugh as he plucks at that particular piece of delicate fabric between his fingers]

Huh. I suppose the costume department really did know what it was doing.

[dilettante]

you know, considering where we're at....there's no need to be shy~

after all I'm sure I'll see you fully nude eventually, and I won't be selfish, I'll give back what I get.

[ashioki]

[ that expert swerving bought oushi all of ten seconds of reprieve. before too long, the topic of conversation swung right back around to the actual matter at hand (quite literally, as the case may be) and now that the pair of them are confronted with the inevitable, oushi is forced to address the very thing he'd been hoping to avoid even having to think about.

fortunately, vanitas addresses it in a way that oushi actually knows how to respond, and without any hesitation. ]

I'm not the kind of creep who'd look without permission.

[ which is truly a wild thing to say when one factors in everything that didn't beget permission about all of this, but. he is sincere in that, at least, and it helps to somewhat dull the intensity of his own blush.

he hopes, anyway.

of course, not looking at what his hands now carefully work at, it leaves him with little other option than to keep looking into vanitas' eyes........... honestly he isn't sure which would have been worse after all.

desperate, his mind scrambles onto the only other thing he can think of, apart from how soft and smooth the skin is when his fingers accidentally curl around a hip instead of another set of buttons. ]

...Don't vampires bite on the neck? Why's the mark on your hand?

[survivaltricks]

[oof-- guess there is someone behind him, completely blocking his escape. Akira feels his shoulders go stiff at that realization, before he forces himself to relax. it's fine! this guy and his. . . many twins. . . does not seem dangerous. just kind of goofy, but in a lighthearted way]

I'm not. You just startled me.

[Cater number four gets a pinched cheek for his trouble]

[survivaltricks]

Ah. . . yeah, that's right.

[some of that instinctive fear of Queen fades as Akira lifts a hand to his chin, features thoughtful]

Their battles were very different from ours. Minato had never heard of the Metaverse before, and they summon-- [a beat]

[wait how much of this should he say. . .]

-- with weapons instead of masks.

1/2

[survivaltricks]

[WHAT]

[redfortune]

[ Not like any of them have much of a choice. Red "ignorantly" walks over to the mat and sits down, toeing out of her shoes, trying to affect a look of curiosity and blissful ignorance. One that flickers a little as Ishmael whispers to her. There's a moment's hesitation and then she murmurs in reply. ]

I'll do my best. I trust you. So... do what you need to do. [ Or want to do. She's not sure which it is.

Either way, she tries to keep that expression on her face. ]

And...? [ She holds her hands out, as if she expects Ishmael to hand her an end of the rope or something. ]

[survivaltricks]

. . . do you, now.

[wheezing. said with a bit of disbelief]

I think. . . the dragon lord can wait.

[redfortune]

[ The on-screen bullshit is just that - bullshit. Red would rather get this over with as fast as she can, honestly. But seeing Cellinia again, getting close - it's nice. Even if it's less than ideal to have it be under the eyes and recording devices of so many other people. She takes a long breath and just sits there, savoring her presence. It's so strange - it hasn't felt that long to her, but there's still an ache of absence, as if she's coming back after a long time.

She doesn't quite know what to do about that. Or even if she should.

Cellinia's words rouse her a little and she laughs. ]

...they did say that, huh?

[ She tilts her head and brushes her nose against Cellinia's. ]

I kinda want to make myself scarce for a bit. And see you again. [ Without all of the camera crew following them around. ]

I was gone, apparently. [ She doesn't say exactly what that means or what she thinks, but she's worried about Cellinia. ]

Want to get out of here for a bit? Think we've got a trailer.

[memori3s]

[ Whoa. The manner in which Oushi quips his response is certainly noted by Minato. The early sympathy has long disappeared and is replaced with an arch of the brow. ...well, he's probably just agitated from waking up in a pretty strange place. It's easy to write the reaction off in that way. ]

...yeah. Pretty much.

[ Spot on, actually. Maybe Oushi doesn't need anyone to get him up to speed. That just means less work for Minato, something that he's all too happy to accept. He glances around the trailer and, because there are no other chairs available, decides to settle back on the floor with his back against the wall, legs stretched out and crossed demurely at the ankles.

It doesn't seem he realizes this gives Oushi a clear view of his white lacy socks with tiny heart patterns stitched into the fabric. ]

...how did you know?

[survivaltricks]

[SILLY SCOTT, AKIRA LIKED IT!!]

Hm. . . were you?

[fingers brush against that zipper, lingering there to trace the edges of the metal tab as Akira leans forward, lips hovering close to what little skin is exposed at the back of his companion's neck. his next words are low, muttered quietly, only for Scott to hear. not that there is anyone around to watch them, but. . . still]

Because I'm not.

[which is about all the warning Scott gets before Akira tugs that zipper down. be bold and brazen all of the time, Cyclops! it's a good thing!!]

[memori3s]

[ Her "duty," was it?

A small smile breaks across Minato's face, one tinged with a hint of melancholy. Even across timelines, and even across universes, it seems Kirijo Mitsuru at her core was still the same person. ]

...I'm sorry for troubling you.

[ The line between one's duty and one's burden is easily blurred. He's not entirely sure where their current conundrum lands. ]

I don't want you to do anything you're not comfortable with.

[ This is, perhaps, the most resolute tone he's ever taken with this particular Kirijo Mitsuru. And he's putting his foot down over that, whether or not it might result in his demise. ]

[heartstirs]

[ Kong Qiu's eyes narrow darkly, searching for falsehood. A part of the City with no awareness that the City exists... Is that possible?

... Well, it doesn't matter if it is. If this individual believes her own words, then he must accept this new Way, following it to its end until an answer to this paradox reveals itself. ]

I ask that you start from the beginning, and share what knowledge you deem necessary.

[ Only with knowledge can the true Way come forth. Kong Qiu, for all the violence he's promised, does not feel a sense of urgency, or fear, or even self-consciousness in his thin robe. He simply waits for the knowledge to present itself, his expression both serene and grave. ]

[blastedass]

["All the facts" is gonna take more than Bakugo's willing to give. He had to learn a lot of things on his own, but also asked plenty of people about what he learned here and there. Yato professes he can handle things on his own, and Bakugo's more than willing to let him prove it. Sucks a lot of information about the Golden Peacock ends up being embarrassing or perverted, or both, and he's not gonna mortify himself by spilling it to a newbie!

On the one hand, it's impressive Yato's not freaking out. On the other hand... creepy.

Bakugo doesn't know any payout percentages from the casino, but plenty of people can make a good enough "living" by spending their time there. He prefers to hit up the arcade each morning and cash in a shit-ton of tickets from high scores on the game machines for vouches, good for clothes, food, and meals. That lets him conserve his chips for other things outside those three, without having to go to the casino for "spending money" if he wants. But he does tend to have pretty good luck and skill at the casino...]

I don't need anyone worrying about me; I've been here almost a year. [Which sucks, facing his own approaching anniversary. Still no closer to getting home than he was at first, even though he does have more cards to his deck. He's had to adapt. No one should be stuck here after getting kidnapped in the first place!]

If you're overwhelmed, then don't ask more questions! [Or think before you make excuses for yourself, dammit! (HE'LL DENY FRIENDSHIP TO THE END OF TIME!!)]

[ashioki]

[ the socks are nice. it's such an extreme level of attention to detail that it snags oushi's attention in just the right way, helping to soothe a lot of the hackles that'd been raised. ]

It happened to me once before, [ he mulls, shoulders lowering into a far more contemplative set. ]

The place I came from, right before waking up here... [ his fingers itch to reach up to feel around his neck, but he's so afraid of what he might or might not find that he forces his hands to lace between his legs instead. ] it's not where I'm originally from.

[maladie]

[Even with the elephant in the room being given some spotlight, it doesn't make it any less awkward a situation to be in. And that response is a noble one, so Vanitas lets go of his wrists to allow him to continue. If Oushi responded any other way he might have tried to turn around for the rest of it, but he believes that the other boy doesn't think of himself as a creep.

That's good enough for him. The eye contact is...disarming, but Vanitas stubbornly holds his gaze like this is the boss fight at the end of an intense game of chicken. Oushi's hands ending up where they're unexpected almost breaks Vanitas' resolve, having to stifle the sound that comes out with his hand. He plays it off like he's showing the mark, but ends up breaking eye contact, and looking down.

It's fine, it's his own body, after all! But it sends a familiar and embarassingly unwelcome sensation through him. Shit.]

The vampire who bit me was like a.. [Mother? Father? It's hard to say. A little of both.] They rescued me from a difficult situation after I was orphaned. Neck biting seems a little bit intimate, don't you think. [His eyes dart back up to Oushi's, trying to think about anything but how close those hands are to other parts. Maybe Vanitas himself the true creep between them.]

[intertwinedfates]

[Don't implode, Hiyori...!]

Hehe, hell yeah~☆

[As unbelievable as it might be, Yato's being perfectly honest about his previous artistic pursuits. He's tried a LOT of jobs and careers in his time, including those pertaining to music. There's reasons a god can't make it in the human world, reasons that wouldn't affect normal people, thankfully.

No surprise about getting reprimanded for his lewd commentary, though. He's a bit of a perv when it comes down to it, though usually only in the 'admiring from afar' way. Doesn't mean he didn't enjoy an upskirt shot when a fellow goddess in a miniskirt was trying to kill him...]

Ah? Oh--! Um... Ehehe... Well, kinda...

[They aren't quite to that point, but there's definitely a closeness between them that goes beyond friendship. (Spoiler alert: they both have the hots for each other but are too shy to admit it, at least seriously.) Though Yato can't help being glad his Hiyori doesn't need to be subjected to this place.]

Thanks... That's one reason I'm determined to win my way out of here, no matter what it takes. I've got people waiting for me back home...!

[A flash of determination crosses his expression, though there's also a bit of sadness there as well. Try as he might, fifty-two people is a LOT of shagging to get done. Probably not something he can accomplish inside a few months, unless he went all out.

It's a bummer that the pickings of costumes for men are so slim, but that's typical. Maybe they should complain to the management about the rampant sexism and demand fair treatment! They could start a union, even! This is another in a long line of silly Yato delusions.]

Yeah, I sure did! Mine was pretty basic since I filled it out myself, but yours sounds horribly rude! That sort of thing is just uncalled for.

[memori3s]

[ He does know Akira well enough by now to understand that. But knowing a fact and retaining it to one's memory is quite different from truly internalizing within one's very own heart.

Before he can verbally acknowledge that Akira's correct, there's another kiss planted on his upper thigh, this one rewarding Akira's boldness with a sharp inhale. It sends heat straight to his lower half, fingers curling a little tighter into his palms. By the Minato's grounded himself again, he's already lost his train of thought.

After all, Akira's already drawing back to inspect his other leg. Minato follows his gaze, lowering his own to rest on a lacy garter adorned with a small white bow. ]

I guess... they did pay attention to detail.

[ Minato lifts one of the hands at his side, gloved palm upturned to accompany his request. ]

Give me your hand.

[ In spite of the demand, there's a light flush in Minato's pale cheeks. ]

I like your palm more than the fake leather.